Location & Surroundings
Gikombe is a settlement in Makamba, Burundi, at 1,538 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makamba, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Gitega is 83 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kigoma Airport, 82 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 10' 16" S, 29° 50' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 1538 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 338 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:50
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Weather in Gikombe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikombe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 842 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NE (37 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
31 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 19.1 | 0.3 | 37 | 53 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 2.5 | 91 | 41 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 53.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.9 | 2.6 | 96 | 30 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 842.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 0.9 | 324 | 49 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 235.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 1.1 | 92 | 49 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 3.7 | 77 | 41 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 85.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.7 | 1.2 | 134 | 25 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 940.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 1.3 | 272 | 47 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 252.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.3 | 0.7 | 348 | 50 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 1.5 | 141 | 45 | 1,015.0 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 93 | 68.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 2.0 | 193 | 54 | 1,010.7 | 0.16 / 0.28 | 84 | 479.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 1.4 | 346 | 63 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 15 | 165.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.0 | 1.1 | 310 | 73 | 1,011.0 | 1.11 / 1.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikombe?
Now 19.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 842 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gikombe today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Gikombe?
Local time is 11:50. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gikombe?
Gikombe is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Gikombe?
DEM 1,538 m.
Where is Gikombe located?
It is at -4.17110, 29.84070 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikombe in?
It is in Burundi.